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What keeps recreational boaters safe, and what happens if the funding dries up?

What keeps recreational boaters safe, and what happens if the funding dries up?

Update: 2025-11-18
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The nation's waterways may have some more reckless driving on them. Among the Trump administration's cuts to government spending, the Coast Guard planned to cut funding for boating safety grants to states and non profits. To find out what this could mean for the maritime community and to get a little more insight into how they work, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with David Kennedy, Government Affairs Manager for the boat insurance company, BoatUS.

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What keeps recreational boaters safe, and what happens if the funding dries up?

What keeps recreational boaters safe, and what happens if the funding dries up?

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